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Title: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite [CLOSED]
Post by: adi on Thu, 23 December 2021, 22:32:02


(https://i.imgur.com/fCQr9p6.png)


Introducing the Lavender KBD67 Lite

Its the KBD67Lite, but lavender; PANTONE 2645U, to be specific. Yes, that is all.

Group Buy January 5- February 15


(https://i.imgur.com/IciDdeM.png)


Pseudo-IC Form (https://forms.gle/MYJmADMfqAS2aDYb7)


Vendors:

US: Vala Supply (https://vala.supply/)
EU: MyKeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/)
CN/Worldwide: KBDFans (https://kbdfans.com/)


Details:

Material:

Injection molded ABS Plastic

Kit Contents:

Hotswap PCB (choice between wired ANSI, wired ISO)

Case (lavender)

PC Plate (injection-molded, either ANSI fixed or ISO fixed)

KBDFans stabilizers, enough for a 60% board

Silicone mute/dampener

Case foam

Coiled USB-C cable

KBD67 Lite Carrying case

KBDfans stabilizer foam stickers

Rubber feet and Screws

Case Only Contents:

Case (lavender)

Shipping:

Estimated to ship late Q1- early Q2 2022





Renders

(https://i.imgur.com/cRMuFpU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MT8GQyl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/lJJ0DQt.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WQ2U1oA.jpg)


Dimensions/Specs

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/WechatIMG75_2048x2048_29be2d95-4612-44ce-a7de-0432e50b1794_2048x2048.jpg?v=1615443257)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/Wech1atIMG75_2048x2048_48499686-494c-4c99-a1ac-0c0a6e11158a_2048x2048.jpg?v=1615443270)


Pricing:

(https://i.imgur.com/PbnsCIR.png)


Collaboration:

FR4 Plate: Custom Lavender/Gold Bredworks FR4 Plate (https://www.bredworks.com/)

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/923059337243557918/923289877456511016/Lavender_67L_Plate_ISO_Angled.png?width=1861&height=1047)

Bredworks will be collaborating with us to bring us a never-before-seen lavender plate! It features universal compatibility with both ISO and ANSI layouts, and a sweet gold trim! (Will include necessary standoffs and screws)

   

To keep up to date with development and news about this board, check out the Vala Supply discord! (http://discord.vala.supply/)


Discord: adii#0395- Best way to contact me


Thank you to:

KBDfans Wei for helping make this happen, and Necrowoman from MyKeyboard.eu and Ari from Vala Supply for being on board! (pun intended)


Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Thu, 23 December 2021, 22:41:21
Q+A

Q- Is there anything different about this board from other in stock KBD67Lites?
A- No, it's a recolor

Q- I already have a KBD67Lite but this color is so nice!
A- Pick up the case only option! You can swap your PCB and plate/gaskets blah blah into it

Q- Does this have any keysets running with it?
A- No

Q- Why did you make this?
A- I like the color lavender
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: Signature on Sun, 26 December 2021, 05:59:51
 :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Sun, 26 December 2021, 12:33:09
Quote from: Signature on Sun, 26 December 2021, 05:59:51
:thumb:
ily merry crismas
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: chat and team on Sun, 26 December 2021, 18:33:08
no
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: PancakeGoon on Sun, 26 December 2021, 18:35:08
Noice.
    I love Lavender as well - I'm in for one of the PastelGoth Panda666-variants of the Reviung & cannot wait to see the color in-person, being my first Lav build. And as I already have a 67Lite from R2, I VERY MUCH appreciate the case-only option!

But the most tantalizing part for me, for sure is that Bred Plate... Good god, that thing looks gorgeous. So just for clarification, am I remembering correctly that any plates compatible with this 67Lite V3, would also be drop-in compatible with the R2 variants
    This has me so excited, and I reeeally hope this does well enough that other manu's start offering colored/themes switchplates for other popular boards. :thumb:

I wish you much luck with this GB!
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Sun, 26 December 2021, 20:34:54
Quote from: chat and team on Sun, 26 December 2021, 18:33:08
no

why not?

Quote from: PancakeGoon on Sun, 26 December 2021, 18:35:08
Noice.
    I love Lavender as well - I'm in for one of the PastelGoth Panda666-variants of the Reviung & cannot wait to see the color in-person, being my first Lav build. And as I already have a 67Lite from R2, I VERY MUCH appreciate the case-only option!

But the most tantalizing part for me, for sure is that Bred Plate... Good god, that thing looks gorgeous. So just for clarification, am I remembering correctly that any plates compatible with this 67Lite V3, would also be drop-in compatible with the R2 variants
    This has me so excited, and I reeeally hope this does well enough that other manu's start offering colored/themes switchplates for other popular boards. :thumb:

I wish you much luck with this GB!

thank you for the kind words! The case only option was a very last minute thing that I added on request from someone, glad people like it!
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Wed, 29 December 2021, 02:44:12
One week until GB!
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adobau on Wed, 29 December 2021, 04:02:45
love this color so much. glwgb!!! 💖
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: biscut on Wed, 29 December 2021, 22:47:30
Quote from: PancakeGoon on Sun, 26 December 2021, 18:35:08
Noice.
    I love Lavender as well - I'm in for one of the PastelGoth Panda666-variants of the Reviung & cannot wait to see the color in-person, being my first Lav build. And as I already have a 67Lite from R2, I VERY MUCH appreciate the case-only option!

But the most tantalizing part for me, for sure is that Bred Plate... Good god, that thing looks gorgeous. So just for clarification, am I remembering correctly that any plates compatible with this 67Lite V3, would also be drop-in compatible with the R2 variants
    This has me so excited, and I reeeally hope this does well enough that other manu's start offering colored/themes switchplates for other popular boards. :thumb:

I wish you much luck with this GB!

You’re correct on the plates. The bredworks plates work for ALL KBD67 Lites from R1 to R3. They also work with the KBD67 V3 case.
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: Peter6109 on Thu, 30 December 2021, 10:41:31
Very nice color.
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Fri, 31 December 2021, 20:15:25
Quote from: Peter6109 on Thu, 30 December 2021, 10:41:31
Very nice color.

you're a very nice person <3
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Tue, 04 January 2022, 02:55:52
TWENTY FOUR HOURS
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: grizzy on Tue, 04 January 2022, 04:55:41
Okay I need the case and the plate. Lavender switches and lavender c3 stabs... *chef kiss*
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Wed, 05 January 2022, 01:43:59
KBDFans and Vala Supply are live!
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: KrisonB on Wed, 05 January 2022, 03:34:26
Hey! I have a question about GB dates. On KBDFans website it says that GB is Jan 5th, 2022 to Feb 5th, 2022 but here it says Jan 5th, 2022 to Feb 15th, 2022. Which one is correct? Will join anyway, just want to know how much time I have.
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Wed, 05 January 2022, 11:41:33
Quote from: KrisonB on Wed, 05 January 2022, 03:34:26
Hey! I have a question about GB dates. On KBDFans website it says that GB is Jan 5th, 2022 to Feb 5th, 2022 but here it says Jan 5th, 2022 to Feb 15th, 2022. Which one is correct? Will join anyway, just want to know how much time I have.

Seems like there was a miscommunication, will try to make sure it runs to Feb 15 as originally planned!
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: KrisonB on Wed, 05 January 2022, 13:05:00
Quote from: adi on Wed, 05 January 2022, 11:41:33
Quote from: KrisonB on Wed, 05 January 2022, 03:34:26
Hey! I have a question about GB dates. On KBDFans website it says that GB is Jan 5th, 2022 to Feb 5th, 2022 but here it says Jan 5th, 2022 to Feb 15th, 2022. Which one is correct? Will join anyway, just want to know how much time I have.

Seems like there was a miscommunication, will try to make sure it runs to Feb 15 as originally planned!

Thank you good sir :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Thu, 06 January 2022, 12:41:33
MyKeyboard.eu is live! https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keyboards/kbd67-lite-lavender-version_652/
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: DerBonk on Fri, 07 January 2022, 08:16:11
I wasn't sure I really needed a KBD67 lite, but I definitely need a lavender one.
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Sun, 09 January 2022, 14:53:33
Quote from: DerBonk on Fri, 07 January 2022, 08:16:11
I wasn't sure I really needed a KBD67 lite, but I definitely need a lavender one.

Thank you for the support!
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: depressedkeebs on Mon, 10 January 2022, 13:19:10
nice color with all the keycaps and switches live
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: Ahngel on Mon, 10 January 2022, 13:32:45
Did you get permission to run this from the gmk lavender creator? He owns the color for keyboards and keyboards accessories
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: Dotnick on Mon, 10 January 2022, 14:09:08
nice
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: Dreamre on Mon, 10 January 2022, 17:00:54
Bought a Lilac case for my spouse, can't wait!
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: LexProf on Mon, 10 January 2022, 22:51:46
Quote from: Ahngel on Mon, 10 January 2022, 13:32:45
Did you get permission to run this from the gmk lavender creator? He owns the color for keyboards and keyboards accessories

I'm afraid the odds of Dotnick owning this single color as a trademark in the United States (at least) for keyboards and keyboard accessories is slim to none. I doubt Dotnick could show secondary meaning under U.S. trademark law, which is absolutely required for single-color marks. Trademark law is not first to use, it is first to use in a way that creates secondary meaning (aka distinctiveness, aka the mark is functioning as an indicator of source, rather than being perceived as an aesthetic feature in the relevant market). Single color marks cannot be inherently distinctive.
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Tue, 11 January 2022, 00:56:19
Quote from: Ahngel on Mon, 10 January 2022, 13:32:45
Did you get permission to run this from the gmk lavender creator? He owns the color for keyboards and keyboards accessories
lol u rite my bad

anyways gmk lavender on this borb coming soon
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Thu, 13 January 2022, 04:04:23
1 Week into GB! Going strong!
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: Totoro on Thu, 13 January 2022, 23:44:00
Nice
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Fri, 28 January 2022, 11:32:59
lil over 2 weeks left go buy go buy
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Mon, 07 February 2022, 20:05:02
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/920086302462967828/940427102556127302/unknown.png)

Sales looking good! Last week starts tomorrow.
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Sat, 12 February 2022, 04:35:38
theres three fookin days left, wyd if you haven't bought one
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Mon, 14 February 2022, 00:25:23
Production is officially guarenteed!
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite
Post by: adi on Fri, 04 March 2022, 00:53:00
Samples should be coming soon tm
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite [CLOSED]
Post by: DerBonk on Fri, 04 March 2022, 04:07:19
Hype! The only non-ortho/colstagger board that I am excited about.
Title: Re: [GB] Lavender KBD67Lite [CLOSED]
Post by: adi on Fri, 25 March 2022, 03:29:05
https://discord.gg/rDVyBFcg
Join the new server for updates!